| Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Environmental Achievement |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | University of Southern California |
| Reward | $250,000 |
| Website | tylerprize |
TheTyler Prize for Environmental Achievement is an annual award forenvironmental science,environmental health, andenergy. Tyler Laureates receive a $250,000 cash prize and a medallion. The prize is administered by theUniversity of Southern California and was established by John and Alice Tyler in 1973.[1][2] It is regarded as the "Nobel for environment".[3]
Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement was founded in 1973 by John and Alice Tyler and was launched byRonald Reagan while serving asGovernor of California.[2][4] It was funded with a gift of $5 million by Jack Tyler and was initially administered byPepperdine University.[2]
The Executive Committee oversees the activities of the Tyler Prize, including the selection of Tyler Prize Laureates.[2] Members of this international Committee are selected for their experience in the fields of relevance to the Tyler Prize and are assisted by the Tyler Prize Administrator, based at the University of Southern California.The current committee consists of:
